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Chattock House, 346 Stratford Road, Shirley, Birmingham, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3DN

0121 746 3300

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Chattock House, 346 Stratford Road, Shirley, Birmingham, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3DN

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4.9
Excellent
33 Reviews
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Sydney Mitchell LLP are accredited by

Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Sydney Mitchell LLP
Family Law accreditation awarded to Sydney Mitchell LLP
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Sydney Mitchell LLP

Description

Sydney Mitchell Solicitors was founded in 1763 by Richard Chattock. 260 years on, the firm is still providing legal solutions to people and businesses throughout the West Midlands and the UK. Based in the heart of the Midlands, the firm has a large team of legal experts that specialise in the various aspects of corporate, commercial and private law. With offices based in Birmingham City Centre, Shirley and Sheldon, Sydney Mitchell guarantees a first-rate legal service both locally and further afield.

Rankings by area of expertise

Litigation 1 / 1
Local 1 / 2
4.9
Excellent
1,029 Reviews
95%
Value for
Money
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
18% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
19% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Sydney Mitchell LLP are accredited by

Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Sydney Mitchell LLP
Family Law accreditation awarded to Sydney Mitchell LLP
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Sydney Mitchell LLP

Description

Sydney Mitchell Solicitors was founded in 1763 by Richard Chattock. 260 years on, the firm is still providing legal solutions to people and businesses throughout the West Midlands and the UK. Based in the heart of the Midlands, the firm has a large team of legal experts that specialise in the various aspects of corporate, commercial and private law. With offices based in Birmingham City Centre, Shirley and Sheldon, Sydney Mitchell guarantees a first-rate legal service both locally and further afield.

Rankings by area of expertise

Immigration 1 / 9
Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 1
Immigration Law 1 / 1
Family Law 1 / 2
Housing & Property 1 / 1
Crime/ Criminal Defence 1 / 1
Professional Negligence 1 / 1
Employment 1 / 1
Personal Injury 1 / 2
Commercial Property 1 / 1
Child Law 1 / 1
Litigation 1 / 1
Dispute Resolution 1 / 2
Company & Commercial 1 / 2
Consumer 1 / 1
Contract Law 1 / 1
Appeals Law 1 / 1
Construction 1 / 1
Elder Law 1 / 1
Money & Tax 1 / 2
Adjudication Law 1 / 1
Insurance Law 1 / 8
Clinical Negligence 1 / 1
Company Law 1 / 2
Healthcare Law 1 / 5
Land Law 1 / 1
Licensing Law 1 / 6
Corporate Law 1 / 1
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 1
Banking 1 / 1
Criminal Law 1 / 1
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 1
Compliance Law 1 / 1
Equity Law 1 / 7
Mental Health Law 1 / 1
National Insurance Law 1 / 27
Travel Law 1 / 3
Administrative Law 1 / 4
Dental Law 1 / 1
Disability Law 1 / 13
Discrimination Law 1 / 11
Environmental Law 1 / 4
European Law 1 / 1
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 10
Planning Law 1 / 1
Agriculture 1 / 1
Aviation Law 1 / 11
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 2
Civil Law 1 / 1
Copyright Law 1 / 3
Customs Law 1 / 2
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 4
Defamation Law 1 / 1
Enforcement Law 1 / 1
Equality Law 1 / 11
Health and Safety Law 1 / 13
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 1
International Enforcement of Judgments 1 / 15
Occupational Health Law 1 / 1
Pharmaceutical Law 1 / 1
Privacy Law 1 / 3
Private International Law 1 / 1
Regulations 1 / 1
Social Law 1 / 1
White Collar Crime 1 / 1
Local 1 / 2
Immigration 9 / 2,281
Wills, Trusts & Probate 103 / 3,761
Immigration Law 23 / 1,147
Family Law 94 / 4,221
Housing & Property 303 / 4,769
Crime/ Criminal Defence 153 / 2,139
Professional Negligence 103 / 1,297
Employment 102 / 3,621
Personal Injury 85 / 2,653
Commercial Property 214 / 3,667
Child Law 66 / 1,638
Litigation 51 / 878
Dispute Resolution 86 / 1,801
Company & Commercial 74 / 4,185
Consumer 138 / 4,416
Contract Law 40 / 1,427
Appeals Law 23 / 844
Construction 60 / 856
Elder Law 22 / 314
Money & Tax 104 / 1,952
Adjudication Law 18 / 238
Insurance Law 20 / 663
Clinical Negligence 98 / 1,246
Company Law 34 / 969
Healthcare Law 10 / 356
Land Law 54 / 1,321
Licensing Law 16 / 500
Corporate Law 34 / 842
Welfare & Benefits 66 / 1,049
Banking 41 / 1,031
Criminal Law 44 / 1,003
Debt and Tax Law 35 / 785
Compliance Law 12 / 461
Equity Law 33 / 570
Mental Health Law 11 / 204
National Insurance Law 19 / 423
Travel Law 3 / 125
Administrative Law 9 / 209
Dental Law 6 / 56
Disability Law 25 / 602
Discrimination Law 21 / 496
Environmental Law 8 / 393
European Law 2 / 92
Intellectual Property Law 20 / 623
Planning Law 24 / 585
Agriculture 124 / 819
Aviation Law 2 / 142
Bribery and Corruption Law 10 / 411
Civil Law 15 / 59
Copyright Law 12 / 522
Customs Law 3 / 121
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 20 / 894
Defamation Law 14 / 261
Enforcement Law 24 / 574
Equality Law 36 / 1,097
Health and Safety Law 23 / 575
IT & Intellectual Property 78 / 1,113
International Enforcement of Judgments 7 / 152
Occupational Health Law 22 / 428
Pharmaceutical Law 2 / 95
Privacy Law 11 / 515
Private International Law 6 / 129
Regulations 98 / 2,413
Social Law 8 / 224
White Collar Crime 13 / 203
National 241 / 11,165

Meet the team of Sydney Mitchell LLP

Charlotte Jones

Charlotte Jones

Associate, Wills Trust Probate

4.6 29
Katie Fitzpatrick

Katie Fitzpatrick

Paralegal, Wills Trust and Probate

4.8 28
Kim Hopkins

Kim Hopkins

Senior Legal Exec, Wills Trusts Probate

4.6 23
Lucy Mitchell

Lucy Mitchell

Paralegal

4.7 18
Lorna Payne

Lorna Payne

Senior Associate, Wills Trust Probate

4.5 17
Tracy Creed

Tracy Creed

Partner, Wills Trusts and Probate,

4.7 13
Emma-Louise Hewitt

Emma-Louise Hewitt

Head of Department, Employment

5.0 12
Jayne Gregg

Jayne Gregg

Associate, Family Law

5.0 7
Mauro Vinti

Mauro Vinti

Partner, Family Law

4.7 7
Kevin Dhanda

Kevin Dhanda

Paralegal, Private Client

4.8 6
Laura Haden

Laura Haden

Conveyancer

4.5 6
Hayley Caprani-Warner

Hayley Caprani-Warner

Senior Solicitor

5.0 4
Jessica Ball

Jessica Ball

Paralegal, Employment

5.0 4
Adam Oleskow

Adam Oleskow

Partner, Conveyancing

5.0 2
Shelly Shorthouse

Shelly Shorthouse

Legal Assistant, Conveyancing

5.0 1
Tayyub Hussain

Tayyub Hussain

Wills Assistant, Wills Trust and Probate

5.0 1
Emma Gray

Emma Gray

Senior Solicitor, Family Law

5.0 1
Oliver Begley

Oliver Begley

Registered Conveyancer

0.0 0
Philip Ampoulaila

Philip Ampoulaila

Wills Assistant, Wills Trust and Probate

0.0 0
Rupesh Patel

Rupesh Patel

Paralegal

0.0 0
Shilpa Unarkat

Shilpa Unarkat

Partner, Commercial Property

0.0 0
Patrick Cunnington

Patrick Cunnington

Paralegal, Private Client

0.0 0

Contact details

0121 746 3300
enquiries@sydneymitchell.co.uk
www.sydneymitchell.co.uk

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Chattock House, 346 Stratford Road, Shirley, Birmingham, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3DN

Reviews

4.9 /5 33 Reviews
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    The firm specialises in immigration, family law, conveyancing, probate and wills, employment and personal injury matters, with strong technical expertise, attention to detail and successful outcomes. Clients praise clear, consistent communication, proactive case management and thorough, timely handling of complex processes. Valued soft skills include professionalism, empathy, patience, approachability and reassurance; staff are described as friendly, supportive and responsive, explaining steps clearly and reducing client stress. Overall feedback highlights dedication, reliability and a client-centred, solution-focused approach that delivers confidence and positive results.

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    Melissa is an excellent lawyer

    My experience with Melissa and Sydney Mitchell law firm was excellent , very professional and made sure I was informed about every update of my case on time and I was given great advise. I would highly recommend working with Melissa . Thank you

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    legal expert Melissa Southall Melissa Southall

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    Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're delighted that you found our service professional and helpful throughout your case.

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    Russell Fenn

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    Brilliant - as always!

    Jamie Langley acted for our two foster boys who have been with us 6+ years. The service we received from Jamie was excellent. Over the many years that I've used solicitors, I've never found a firm as good as Sydney Mitchell. Unlike many others I've known, the communication is always excellent with a proactive approach and nothing is too much trouble. Would I recommend? Absolutely. Thanks Jamie!

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    legal expert Jamie Langley Jamie Langley

    Sydney Mitchell LLP

    Thank you for your thoughtful review, Russell. We’re delighted to hear that Jamie provided excellent support for your foster boys and that your experience with Sydney Mitchell has been consistently positive. Your kind words about our communication and proactive approach mean a great deal, and we’ll be sure to share them with Jamie. We truly appreciate your recommendation. Kind regards, Sydney Mitchell LLP

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    Zahra(Mahta).Atiabee

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    Excellent and Professional Support Throughout the Process🌟🦋

    I am truly grateful for all the support and guidance I received throughout the process. Thanks to their help, my case has been successfully resolved. The service was professional, caring, and made me feel very reassured. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs help.🙏🩷💙🤍🩵🦋

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    legal expert Andre Minnaar Andre Minnaar

    Sydney Mitchell LLP

    Thank you so much, Zahra! We’re thrilled to hear that Andre's support helped make your experience reassuring and led to a successful outcome. Your kind words about our professionalism and care mean a lot, and we’re delighted you would recommend us to others!

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    Excellent and Professional Support Throughout the Process🌟🦋

    I am truly grateful for all the support and guidance I received throughout the process. Thanks to their help, my case has been successfully resolved. The service was professional, caring, and made me feel very reassured. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs help.🦋🩷💙🤍🩵

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    Thank you so much, Zahra! We’re thrilled to hear that Andre's support helped make your experience reassuring and led to a successful outcome. Your kind words about our professionalism and care mean a lot, and we’re delighted you would recommend us to others!

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    Ismail shafieq

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    Excellent service in Family Law Matter

    I engaged Claire to assist with a family law matter concerning child contact arrangements. Throughout the process, they demonstrated a high level of professionalism, legal expertise, and strategic insight. Communication was clear and timely, and they provided sound advice at each stage of the proceedings. Their approach was thorough and focused, helping to achieve a positive outcome in a complex situation. I would recommend Claire to anyone seeking reliable and competent representation in family law matters.

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    legal expert Claire Sargant Claire Sargant

    A representative from Sydney Mitchell LLP responded to this review

    Thank you for your kind feedback which we have passed onto Claire. We are glad that we were able to help you and wish you all the best.

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      The firm specialises in immigration, family law, conveyancing, probate and wills, employment and personal injury matters, with strong technical expertise, attention to detail and successful outcomes. Clients praise clear, consistent communication, proactive case management and thorough, timely handling of complex processes. Valued soft skills include professionalism, empathy, patience, approachability and reassurance; staff are described as friendly, supportive and responsive, explaining steps clearly and reducing client stress. Overall feedback highlights dedication, reliability and a client-centred, solution-focused approach that delivers confidence and positive results.

      professional
      knowledgeable
      responsive
      attention to detail
      clear communication
      compassionate
      efficient service
      patient
      proactive
      reliable

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      joanna safadi

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      Immigration

      Exceptional service

      Jamie and the team were outstanding. I can't find any fault in his expertise or the kindness he showed while handling my father's visa. I highly recommend him without hesitation.

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      legal expert Jamie Langley Jamie Langley

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      Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for your high recommendation! Immigration matters can be incredibly important for families, so we are thrilled to hear that Jamie and the team provided the outstanding expertise and genuine kindness you needed while handling your father's visa. I will be sure to share your lovely feedback with Jamie and the rest of the team. Thank you for placing your trust in our firm, and we wish you and your father the very best!

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      Excellent Service

      From the moment we met Kevin he put us a ease, as not ever going through anything like this before. He was very professional, patient and knowledgeable and took the time to explain things thoroughly, it made the situation less stressful knowing we were in his capable hands. He was so good with my mom who is in her very late 70's and explained everything slowly. Thank you very much for your help with this and on this basis I would recommend Sydney Mitchell to anyone.

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      legal expert Kevin Dhanda Kevin Dhanda

      from Sydney Mitchell LLP

      Thank you, Sharon, for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Kevin provided such professional, patient, and reassuring support, and that he took the time to explain everything clearly for you and your mum.

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      Valery

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      Spouse Visa Granted

      I would like to sincerely commend Jamie Langley's outstanding work in successfully securing my spouse visa. His professionalism, attention to detail, and deep understanding of the process made what could have been a stressful experience remarkably smooth. I am incredibly impressed with the level of service and dedication Jamie Langley provided in handling my visa application. His ability to anticipate potential challenges and address them proactively was remarkable. He was always available to answer my questions and provided clear, step-by-step guidance throughout the entire process and I felt confident knowing I was in such capable hands. His clear guidance and consistent communication were truly appreciated and he went above and beyond to ensure everything was handled perfectly, and I truly appreciate his efforts. Thanks to Jamie Langley's expertise, my visa was approved without complications. I cannot thank him and the entire team enough for their outstanding work! I highly recommend Jamie Langley and Sydney Mitchell Solicitors services to anyone in need of immigration assistance.

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      legal expert Jamie Langley Jamie Langley

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      Thank you, Valery, for your kind feedback. We are pleased to hear that Jamie provided such professional, attentive, and proactive support throughout your spouse visa application, and that you felt well guided and confident throughout the process.

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      Val N.

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      Spouse Visa Application

      I would like to sincerely commend Jamie Langley's outstanding work in successfully securing my spouse visa. His professionalism, attention to detail, and deep understanding of the process made what could have been a stressful experience remarkably smooth. I am incredibly impressed with the level of service and dedication Jamie Langley provided in handling my visa application. His ability to anticipate potential challenges and address them proactively was remarkable. He was always available to answer my questions and provided clear, step-by-step guidance throughout the entire process and I felt confident knowing I was in such capable hands. His clear guidance and consistent communication were truly appreciated and he went above and beyond to ensure everything was handled perfectly, and I truly appreciate his efforts. Thanks to Jamie Langley's expertise, my visa was approved without complications. I cannot thank him and the entire team enough for their outstanding work! I highly recommend Jamie Langley and Sydney Mitchell Solicitors services to anyone in need of immigration assistance.

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      legal expert Jamie Langley Jamie Langley

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      Thank you, Val, for your kind feedback. We’re pleased to hear that Jamie provided such professional, attentive, and proactive support throughout your spouse visa application, and that his clear guidance helped make the process smooth and stress-free.

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      Lea Dela Cruz

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      Outstanding

      Andre is always in details if he reach out about all the documents i needed to come over to UK. Always respond right away in all our queries and giving us advice and options. There will never be like Andre very helpful and we are so grateful of him.

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      legal expert Andre Minnaar Andre Minnaar

      from Sydney Mitchell LLP

      Dear Lea. Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Andre provided detailed guidance, was responsive to your queries, and supported you with advice and options throughout your process. It’s great to know you felt so well looked after. We really appreciate your comments and will make sure they are shared with him and the team.

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